Improving Myoelectric Prosthetic and Orthotic Limb Control
Improving Myoelectric Prosthetic and Orthotic Limb Control Using Predictive Regression Algorithms and High-count Surface Electrodes
Who can join
Ages 18 to 70 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * First-ever ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke * Chronic Stroke (at least 6 months since onset) * Chronic hemiparesis * Functional range of motion for contralateral arm Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are currently Incarcerated
About the study
The purpose of this study is to improve control of myoelectrically-controlled advanced orthotic devices (an exoskeleton device that use the body's muscle signals to drive movements of a robotic brace) by using advanced predictive decode algorithms, and the use of high count (\> 8) surface electromyographic (sEMG) electrodes.
What is being tested
- commercially available control algorithm (other)
- experimental control algorithm (other)
Sponsor: University of Utah · Participants: 45 · Started: Mar 1, 2017
Contact the study team
- Heidi Hansen, BS · Phone: 801.585.2373
- Jacob Wilson, BS · Phone: 801.581.8911
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05509101
Locations in the U.S.
| Utah | University of Utah, Salt Lake City |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.